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YOUR AD COULD BE HERE!
Contact Lisa for more info.
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We are thrilled to introduce Scott from Busch Realty Group as our newest member of the TACC!
"When given the opportunity to represent you, my focus is squarely on achieving your goal of homeownership. I specialize in communities from Boston to the South shore where I've personally worked and lived. I strive to be as knowledgeable as possible and will serve as your helpful guide in discovering what each community has to offer."
Reach out to Scott for your house hunting needs! Connect with him on Facebook at Scott Busch - Realtor, or text/call at 774-2220-5555.
Thank you for your partnership Scott! Welcome to the TACC!
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Who's ready for some SPRING cleaning? Next up on this sunny spring day is The Cleaning Queen!
Make your home or business sparkle with The Cleaning Queen! A woman-owned and operated local cleaning company for residential and commercial clients, The Cleaning Queen will even beautify a camper or boat!
Give The Cleaning Queen a follow on Facebook so you're the first to know about specials, availability, tips and more, or give them a call at 508-738-1680 to inquire about their cleaning services!
Welcome to the TACC! We're thrilled to have you in our community, Sandra!
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Join on Thursday, March 23rd at 11:00 a.m. while we celebrate the grand opening of Michelle's Ah-Mazing Grazing! She creates beautiful charcuterie boards and is excited to show you her work. She will have a grazing table set up to be enjoyed by the guests.
Special discount for Chamber members: 10% off all in-store purchases, including special order grazing boards for a future date - not valid for grazing table setups or purchases made online.
We hope you can attend!
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The Braver Cyber Insurance Workshop is a highly informative and interactive session that aims to educate individuals and businesses about the significant role of cyber risk insurance in today's digital landscape.
Leading this workshop are Kenny Rounds, CEO of Braver Technology, an leading cybersecurity authority, and Dan Costa, vCIO, who serve as liaisons to our advanced security division partner Cyber74. The workshop will also feature Chris Brook, CIC, CRM, Principal at Brook Insurance, a local expert (and provider) in the field of cyber risk insurance.
Through this workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the risks and threats associated with cyber-attacks and how cyber risk insurance can help mitigate these risks.
The session covers a comprehensive overview of the cyber insurance landscape, including the various types of policies available, their coverage, and the factors that impact premiums.
The session also provides opportunities for participants to ask questions and share experiences. Register below.
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TACC member Engayge is happy to celebrate the opening of their office located within the TACC headquarters on 170 Dean St. in Taunton! Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Help us to welcome our new office mates!
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You are Cordially Invited to Coffee Time with the Mayor!
Please join Mayor O'Connell, Police Chief Edward Walsh, Fire Chief Timothy Bradshaw & CFO Patrick Dello Russo to learn about the proposed new Public Safety Facility.
• Find out why Taunton needs a new public safety building
• See drawings of the proposed buildings
• Learn about cost and financing
• Talk to the Police Chief and Fire Chief
• Find out how this project will affect local businesses
Register here to attend.
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Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening Celebration of Greatest Hits Cannabis Company! The opening event takes place from 12-2:00 p.m. with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:30 p.m. They will have refreshments, vendor pop-ups, and special guests including Mayor O'Connell, State Rep Carol Doherty, and Greg Hill from WEEI. Special pricing will be available and they'll have a live DJ in-store that evening.
We hope you can attend!
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3rd Annual Businesses Powered by Women Webinar
Join Rockland Trust for a live webinar TOMORROW at 10:30 a.m. to (not only) get to know, but also celebrate the women-owned businesses located in our own backyard!
Panelists of the Businesses Powered by Women event will be discussing a range of topics, including:
• What motivated them to become a business owner
• Methods they used for financing their business
• Challenges they faced and how they overcame them
Register here.
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3 Easy Things to Help You Attract More Customers for Your New Business
Starting a new business is difficult under the best circumstances. But in today's economic climate, it's difficult to make a name for yourself when most people are trying desperately to cut back on expenses. Yet, you shouldn’t get discouraged. There are easy (and free) ideas out there that can help. Here are three tips to bring in more customers as a brand-new business.
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Whether you have been a member of the chamber for 5 years or 5 minutes – or if you’re just thinking about it – join us for Member Orientation on Wednesday, April 5th from 9-10 a.m. at the Chamber’s office, 170 Dean St. in Taunton. See the office, meet the staff, hear about our benefits and programs, and learn how you can best maximize your investment with the TACC!
Seating is limited so please register in advance below. Free to members and prospective members.
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Join us on Wednesday, April 5th , from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. for a Business After Hours.
It will be held in the Silvia & Quinn Building on 180 Paramount Drive in Raynham. Come see the offices of Jaime Barnes, CFP®, Ameriprise Financial, Silvia & Quinn, P.C., and Prophett Law Office, LLC.
Business After Hours is an evening of fun, food, and fellowship among Chamber members and their guests, with a chance to network, make new friends, and meet potential customers. Don't forget to bring your business cards to exchange and for a chance to win the door prize!
Register below.
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We are excited to announce that our Keynote Speaker is Frederick W. Clark Jr., Esq., President of Bridgewater State University.
Award Recipients:
Bluestone Bank Small Business Award: Ryan’s Family Amusements
Taunton Federal Credit Union Large Business Award: G. Lopes Construction
Bristol County Savings Bank Community Impact Award: Our Daily Bread
Teacher of the Year:
Jerilyn Karam-Kozak, English Teacher, CORE Values, DEI, & ADL Peer Advisor,
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
Scholarship Recipients:
Avery LaValle, Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
Joseph Kazlauskas, Taunton High School
Let’s celebrate and support our members, award recipients and scholars!
Gold Sponsor: $2,500 – SOLD OUT - General Dynamics and Mechanics Bank
Silver Sponsor: $500
Bronze Sponsor: $250
Supporting Sponsor: $100
All sponsors receive recognition on the event registration page and in the program distributed at the event. As a non-profit organization, the Taunton Area Chamber is grateful for your generous contributions that help us to provide programs and services to our members. To sponsor the Annual Meeting & Awards event, contact TACC President Kris Silva.
Register below to attend. $65 for TACC Members/ $80 for Non-Members
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6th Annual Small Business, Big Dreams Contest
Are you looking to take your business to the next level? Rockland Trust is seeking passionate business owners to compete for a $20,000 grand prize! For more information about Rockland Trust’s 6th annual Small Business, Big Dreams contest and how you can enter, please visit www.RocklandTrust.com/SmallBusiness.
Entry period 3/1/2023 - 3/31/2023. Open to eligible MA and RI businesses with annual revenues less than $3,000,000. Additional eligibility criteria and restrictions apply. See Official Rules.
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Energy No Limit Is Expanding and You Can Help!
13 years ago, when this small business kicked off, the vision for Energy No Limit (ENL) was clear – create a facility that offered private Softball instruction including camps, and clinics for all ages accompanied by a gym with a special focus on performance-based training for adults and athletes. In June 2022, they signed for a 6,000 sq. ft. building to be the new home of ENL. The building is located in Dighton. Learn more here.
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Mechanics Cooperative Bank Announces Employee Promotions for 2023!
Mechanics Cooperative Bank is proud to announce several promotions in 2023, supporting the Bank’s mission to create career paths for employees while growing talent from within the organization. Read the press release.
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Stronger, Smarter, Bolder Women's Workshop
Girls Inc. is excited about their upcoming Stronger, Smarter, Bolder Women's Workshop. They hope members of our business community will celebrate Women's History Month with them by supporting or attending this event. They have packed the schedule with sessions designed to empower, educate and connect women in our community and have some truly phenomenal partners. This event makes a great professional development or team building experience for women who work together! Learn more here. View the workshop partners.
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Exciting Changes Coming to Weir Village in Taunton
Mayor Shaunna O’Connell recently announced new upgrades being constructed this spring in the Weir Village neighborhood. Walker Park and the Weir Municipal Parking Lot will both undergo renovations to make them more modern and responsive to the needs of users and residents. Read the press release.
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Help For Your Small Business
Let SCORE business advisors help you navigate the SBA Debt Relief Programs or the start-up and growth of your small business. All services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. If you are an existing SCORE client, please send an email to your SCORE counselor to schedule a phone call or Zoom conference. If you are new to SCORE, please complete the Request a Mentor form and someone from SCORE will contact you via email to schedule an appointment with an advisor. Sign up for SCORE webinars here. View upcoming webinars here.
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SCORE for Black Entrepreneurs
Visit the hub to see all of SCORE's best content specifically for Black business owners in one place. You'll find success stories, webinars, and other resources you can use for your business. Learn more.
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FREE Excel Workshops
SCORE holds Excel workshops that are LIVE via ZOOM and FREE, and happen just about every week! SCORE also holds workshops in multiple languages. Please check out this link that lists all of the workshops that SCORE conducts for Excel in the coming months.
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Why Smart People Make Bad Business Decisions
Mar. 27 | 12:00 NOON
Have you ever faced a decision and wondered what is the best option? It’s a stressful situation, especially when it seems the future of your business depends on your choice. In this interactive session, we will reveal why smart people make bad business decisions, and identify the three factors essential to good decision making. The impact is clear: better decisions = faster business growth.
Register here.
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SCORE’s Small Business Resilience program
This year, during an unprecedented national health crisis, small businesses needed help more than ever before. In order to support these business owners when they needed it most, the SCORE Foundation provided funding for SCORE’s Small Business Resilience program. This platform allowed SCORE to pivot their mentoring and educational services onto virtual platforms, where clients could easily access the pandemic-related information, guidance and resources they needed to survive and thrive. Learn more here. | |
Volunteer At SCORE
Are you looking for ways to help your small business community? Would you like to grow your network or develop professionally? As a SCORE volunteer, you get it all!
Join the SCORE network of 10,000 volunteers. SCORE relies on volunteers to help small business around the country thrive.
Interested? Visit the volunteer web page to find about the many benefits of volunteering and the right opportunity for you! | |
Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce, 170 Dean Street, Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 824-4068
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